🌱 Patch AM: Why is Deerfield’s Dump furniture outlet shutting its doors?

Hello Deerfield! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Why is Deerfield's Dump furniture outlet shutting its doors?
• Where might Deerfield football land in this year's playoff shake-up?

Also on today's calendar: Casino For A Cause and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: When geese fly, one side is longer than the other. do you know why that is ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.
• Friday: Pleasant with periods of sun, temps: high: 73, low: 64.
• Saturday: Humid with rain and a t-storm, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Furniture Outlet The Dump Is Getting Dumped In Atlanta (bisnow.com) — The Dump furniture outlet in Deerfield is slated to close as its parent company shuts several locations nationwide, including one in Atlanta. While no closing date is given, experts say higher interest rates, tariffs, and online competition are squeezing mid-market furniture retailers and driving decisions like this one.
   

• IHSA football playoff projections: Finishing out the field proving to be very difficult process (shawlocal.com) — Deerfield football is on the bubble line for a potential Class 5A playoff spot as the IHSA's expanded format makes projections trickier than ever. With more teams qualifying and East St. Louis moving up to 7A, small shifts in results statewide could affect where Deerfield ultimately lands.
   

📸 Around Deerfield

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Deerfield

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★ Featured events ★

Friday September 18
• Casino For A Cause →
  Ravinia Green Country Club, 1200 Saunders Rd, Riverwoods
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Jewish New Year Concert with Maxwell Street Klezmer Band →
  Sabor A Café Niles - Steakhouse & Live Music Venue, 6873 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles
  7:00 pm
Thursday October 1
• An Evening of Insight Promised at the GPF Foundation's Ninth Annual Event →
  Northmoor Country Club, 820 Edgewood Rd, Highland Park
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday September 17
• Regular Board of Education Meeting, 2026-27 Budget Public Hearing\
  Deerfield Public Schools, 517 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield
  7:00 pm
• Deerfield Park District - Board of Park Commissioners Meeting →
  836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield
  7:00 pm
• 5 Real-life tales about family drama, friendships, and work vibes →
  The Art Center Highland Park, 1957 Sheridan Rd, Highland Park
  7:30 pm
Friday September 18
• Friday with Friends →
  375 Elm Street, Deerfield
  3:30 pm
• Movies in the Park: The Super Mario Galaxy Movie →
  836 Jewett Park Drive, Deerfield
  8:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Semi-annual Wig Sale →
  Merle Norman Cosmetics Studio, 1153 Weiland Rd, Buffalo Grove
  9:00 am
Saturday September 26
• Lake County Fall Boat Show →
  Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E Peterson Rd, Grayslake
  10:00 am
Sunday September 27
• 2nd Annual Car Show →
  Zion Lutheran Church, 10 Deerfield Rd, Deerfield
  12:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Learn When & How to Prune Woody Trees & Shrubs at Nbk Garden Club's 10/6 Mtg →
  Northbrook United Methodist Church, 1190 Western Ave, Northbrook, IL, 60062
  10:00 am

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Thank you 👏👏👏 to these businesses for making Deerfield PatchAM possible:

• Auntie Anne's & Cinnabon Northbrook — (224) 723-5799
• A. D. Bush Concrete — (847) 564-3295
• YogaSix Highland Park — (847) 868-1396
• Carmen Nedelcu Real Estate — (773) 704-1550
• The Risk Manager — 8479245745
• Trinity Episcopal — (847) 432-6653
• Available Rental Space at Holy Cross Parish — 8479450430

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Great communication!
  First thing cleaned all the siding! No more green growth. Next wash all the windows including skylights. Even cleaned the garage windows and siding… (Nextdoor Del Mar Woods)

• FedEx posted a job opening for Mail Services Specialist in Deerfield. Apply here.
• Baxter International, Inc. posted a job opening for Sr Director Pharma & Clinical Nutrition Marketing in Deerfield. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Deerfield here.

🗞 Nearby News

Highland Park

• Ziggy Marley's Brightside Tour Heads to Ravinia (patch.com)
• A New One-Two Punch Against GunTubers (bearingarms.com)

Northbrook

• Job ID:26033802 - Wealth Management Client Associate - Northbrook, Illinois (bankofamerica.com)

Ok Deerfield! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: because there are more geese on that side (Thank you jo L. for sending it in!)
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